Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT)

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Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT)


The Foreign Affairs Counter Threat course, based off of the DoS course by the same name,  course provides people of all ages with general security awareness to prepare them for living and working while overseas. This course provides both practical and classroom instruction, along with final exercise scenarios, to ensure that people are prepared to keep themselves safe and secure while abroad.

Training Includes:

  • Mental Readiness Tactics

  • Protective Counter Measures

  • Operational Planning

Environmental Security Awareness

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Environmental Security Awareness


O’Gara Training’s Environmental Security Awareness course provides both practical and classroom instruction. This includes all aspects traveling abroad for most types of Non-Governmental Organization work. When in the field, it is vital to understand cultural and historical aspects of the region you are traveling in.  It is also vital to understand the impact those aspects have on your security. O’Gara teaches you best practices in keeping yourself safe in what can sometimes be precarious situations where you are unfamiliar with the territory.

Driving (Accident Avoidance)

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Driving (Accident Avoidance)


The O’Gara Accident Avoidance course provides drivers with an opportunity to learn how to maneuver when encountering highway emergencies. More advanced than defensive driving, this course teaches proper techniques for encountering anomalies on the road, and enhances driver safety in all types of conditions.

Skid Pad

Our 300' x 300' skid pad has a specialized coating that allows us to obtain skid conditions at a lower speed enhancing the safety profile of our skid pad. We have also added an ABS/non-ABS braking area for accident avoidance training.

Paved Road Course

Engineered and designed from the start with safety in mind, our newly built paved road course has been professionally designed to be technically challenging with multiple course configurations. We consulted with professional track designers, builders, IMSA and SCCA racecar drivers to ensure these results.

Off-Road & Unimproved Courses OTF-M

Our Off-Road & Unimproved Courses OTF-M provides miles of unimproved and off-road courses with varying degrees of difficulty to our customers. We have incorporated a separate "off-road obstacle" area that includes extreme ascents/descents, tipping points ...

Executive Protection

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Executive Protection


Operating in complex and dangerous environments requires the support of security professionals with specialized knowledge. By understanding risks and mitigation measures, security professionals can enable organizations to deliver their vital services. O’Gara provides the training necessary to ensure the safety and security of your executive in multiple situations.

Training Includes:

  • Basic Module

  • Advanced Module

  • High Risk Protection Module

Crisis Management

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Crisis Management


In today’s world, workplace violence is steadily on the rise. In the O’Gara Crisis Management program, we focus on preparing all levels of the corporate structure on proper procedures for preparation, reaction, and recovery from crises in the workplace. These crises include, but are not limited to: terroristic events, natural disasters, active shooters, and hostage situations. Upon completion of the O’Gara Crisis Management program, all persons involved in your organization will be able to work together effectively in the face of any crisis, and have increased confidence in the security of their workplace.

Training Includes:

  • Full Scale Exercises

  • Functional Exercises

  • Tabletop Exercises